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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 96.21, 132.78 and 52.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 96.21, 132.78 and 52.55 is: 72.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    96.21 : 132.78 = 52.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    96.21/132.78 = 52.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    96.21x = 132.78 × 52.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    96.21x = 6,977.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,977.56/96.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.52

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